[Garissa governor hopeful Ali Bunow Korane in a past event. He has promised to end water problems in the county within 100 days elected governor.] (Photo: Kenya-today.com)Garissa Governor hopeful Ali Bunow Korane has promised to address the water problem in the county within 100 days if he is elected governor on August 8.
Korane claims that the incumbent Nathif Jama has done little to supply residents with clean tap water.
He said that access to water is the main challenge facing residents and has contributed to high poverty levels.
Addressing supporters in Garissa Town on Thursday, Korane, a former Permanent Secretary (PS) said that his government elected will give provision of water a priority.
The Jubilee governor said that he will drill boreholes and create water reservoirs in every Ward.
He also promised to construct dams and invest in water technologies that will alleviate the problem.
He said that despite allocating billions to the water sector, governor Jama’s government has failed to ensure supply of the precious commodity.
The governor alleged that most of the water projects done by Jama’s government have been a ‘cash cow’ for looters.
“Jama has failed to provide water to residents who are suffering to get the precious commodity,” he said as.
Korane said that Jama’s development track record is pathetic.
“This man has completely failed and does not deserve sympathies,” Korane added.
Korane urged residents to support his bid , saying his government will tackle all the socio-economic challenges facing them.
The former PS says that he is the best candidate for the job and that Jama should pack his bags and get ready to go home.
Korane is eyeing the seat on a Jubilee party ticket while Jama is seeking re-election on a Wiper ticket.
On Wednesday during the launch of Sh182 Million Masalani Water project, Governor Jama hit out at Korane accusing him of propagating cheap politics.
He claimed that Korane is being funded by the National Assembly leader of Majority Aden Duale and he cannot survive on his own.